VENUE
We are committed to the safety of all attendees, including members of our host site. Because of this, the address will only be provided to participants after registration.
Transit Options:
The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is the closest airport to the event venue. GoDurham and GoTriangle provide public transportation in Durham Company through both fixed-route bus service and ACCESS demand-response van service.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
A unique opportunity to connect & dream with QTBIPOC cooperators while we work collectively to radically reimage the food system
The learning goals for this experience are intended to help your co-op/collective continue to build, unlearn, and decolonize where you are and where you want to grow.
What kind of topics will be offered at BUD?
- Building resilience inside and beyond capitalism ~ Harvesting financial, spiritual, emotional, technical wisdom to do so.
- Decolonizing story-telling and communications strategies ~ Too often our suffering is what sells. We will shift the narrative so that our triumph is recognized for what it’s worth.
- Exploring cooperative journeys ~ From ancestral practices to present-day collectives, we’ll learn from the wisdoms of elders, farmers, and cooperative leaders who have been walking this path. Their lived experiences and lessons will help guide our own budding visions and strategies.
- Generating healing, trust-building, and accountability in action ~ We believe in people over profit and that unlearning white supremacist culture in relation to humxn connection is an important step toward liberation.
- Being with land ~ The land is our guide, our grounding, and our collaborator. Together, we will dive deep into the local land that is holding us, listening for what it has to teach and reveal. Through presence and care, we’ll attune to its history, wisdom, and invitations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We are looking forward to co-dreaming with those who are in alignment with the following:
- 18 or older
- You can attend the full program
- You are an emerging QTBIPOC food or land steward (Someone with 3–5 years of experience in food/land justice work and/or someone who is early in their journey of being resourced, skilled, and ready to engage in cooperative or community-driven land stewardship)
- Your work centers the collective liberation of Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous People of Color
- You are rooted in transformative food & land systems work
* We are prioritizing applicants from historically underrepresented regions within the U.S. and U.S. Territories, however we encourage folx from all regions to apply.
No. At this moment we are not offering installment plans, once invited to register for BUD full payment is due. If you are experiencing financial barriers please contact us at bud@cofed.org.
Your registration includes access to the meeting venue, three full days of intentional programming, meals and excursions.
While we do not offer traditional scholarships, we do offer sliding scale tiers with the hope that we can make BUD as accessible as possible.
We are committed to the disruption of capitalism, and the overall accessibility of the program. We are more than happy to work with individuals, if you are experiencing financial barriers please contact us at bud@cofed.org.
We also invite you or your co-op/collective to look into some of these options for scholarship and funding:
- Funding can be obtained through your host co-op or organization. Consider professional development or programmatic budgets, or funding set aside for technical assistance and organizational development.
- Tap into community! CoFED believes deeply in community wealth-building, and living in collective abundance. We can help connect you to your local and regional community of aligned cooperatives, cooperative associations, and credit unions. Or you can implement your own fundraising idea!
Unfortunately, if you miss the deadline your spot will be given to someone on the waitlist.
If you are experiencing financial barriers please contact us at bud@cofed.org.
Yes, each prospective BUD attendee needs to submit an individual application.
Up to two people can apply from a singular organization. Consider that those who are most successful in this program tend to be those who are leading stewardship within their organizations and have the ability to make decisions that impact the future and structure of the organization.
If you hope to attend as part of an organizational cohort, you can indicate this in Section 2 of your application.
No, we understand that not all participants come from a traditional cooperative background (part of a cooperative or in the process of starting one).
We are eager to build with food and land stewards that are embodying cooperative values while working towards economic, racial and environmental justice.
Each participant is responsible for securing their travel to and from the event. The event is being held in North Carolina so if you are flying you would book a ticket to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide childcare for this event. Childcare arrangements are the responsibility of each participant.
Yes. We are committed to making BUD a safe and accessible space and are monitoring COVID-19 conditions closely. We encourage you to read our BUD COVID-19 Policy thoroughly, all in-person attendees will be required to follow it.
We are excited to gather in person, and experience the magic that happens when QTBIPOC share space and dream together. By attending BUD you are committing to a practice of community care and accountability. The space is safe because we make it safe. Let’s take care of each other.
We understand that plans change and you might need to cancel. You may request to receive a full refund until Aug. 30 by contacting us at bud@cofed.org.
Please note that CoFED retains the right to cancel at any time due to low registration, public health concerns, or other unforeseen circumstances. In the event of a cancellation made by COFED, all tickets will automatically be refunded.
We will hold an orientation for BUD attendees two weeks prior to the event where we will delve deeper into the logistics of the event (event schedule, COVID policy, community agreements, lodging, etc.)
If you have a pressing question please email us at bud@cofed.org
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